ZacharysSmileEnding Today – Zachary’s Smile
Vintage clothing, shoes, and accessories on sale at Zachary’s Smile’s attic sale. Samples from the in-house line are $10 to $48.
Place & Time: 317 Layfayette (bet Bleecker & Houston); M–S (noon–8), Su (noon–7).

Ending Today – Kenneth Jay Lane
Everything is 40 percent off at Kenneth Jay Lane at the Plaza’s moving sale. Prices range from $50 to $1,000.
Place & Time: 1 W. 58th St., at Fifth Ave.; M–S (11–7), Su (noon–6).

Through 4/5 – BGN Paris
Current and past-season styles are 30 to 70 percent off at the BGN Paris sample sale. Shop linen dresses, silk-chiffon tops, leather jackets, and more.
Place & Time: 250 W. 39th St., nr. Seventh Ave.,; M–F (10–7).

4/1 – 4/4 – Various at The Prive
The four day sample and stock sale featuring a selection of contemporary brands (for men & women) at discounts ranging from 50-80% off. Walter, Lewis Cho, Julie Brown, Ben Sherman, Trunk Ltd, Josh Brody, and more.
Place & Time: 75 9th Ave – Chelsea Market (btwn. 15th & 16th Sts); Thu-Sun 10:30am-7pm

4/8 & 4/9 Zelda and Z by Zelda
Two modern luxury sportswear collections, will be holding their bi-annual two-day sample sale event. They specialize in novelty jackets, great fitting bottoms, unique fabrics, and new silhouettes. Items at this sale will be priced starting from just $35-$200, regularly retailing at $220-$750.
Place & Time: 499 7th Ave (corner of 37th St.), 19th Fl (South Tower); Thurs & Fri 9-5pm

Through 4/30 – Various at Jane’s Closet
Shop dresses and accessories by Huit-Huit, Deborah Sweeny, and more at the Jane’s Closet pop-up shop in Williamsburg.
Place & Time: 60 N. 6th St., nr. Wythe Ave., Williamsburg, Brooklyn; M–W (1–7), Th–S (noon–8), Su (noon–6).

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Gap boot cutBrand: Gap
Product: Denim

It’s been years since I’ve loved a pair of jeans. The last pair of jeans that I LOVED was made by a company called Asphalt Blue. Yeah. I’d never heard of that company either. Bottom line, they fit me like a glove. I put them on, and I knew I looked good. I know I bought them in college, I think I bought them at Wet Seal (yes, I’m serious), and I’m sure I bought them for $29.99. Great investment. I wore them for almost ten years.

Since then I’ve worn a slew of jeans from low-end to high-end and everything in between. Although GAP is known the world over for their denim, their denim had never been a fit for me. Recently, however, GAP redefined their whole denim line. Coincidentally, I was in the market for a new pair of jeans. Luckily, there is a GAP five minutes from my door. Then again, isn’t there a GAP five minutes from anyone’s door?

At $69.50, GAP jeans are not exactly cheap, but they’re at least half the price of Citizen, Seven or Paige jeans. They are soft and have that broken in feeling that can usually only be achieved after years of wear. They come in a variety of fits. My favorite are the Boot Cut and Real Straight fits for daily wear. The dark
Perfect Boot fit is perfect for an evening out. There’s a fit for you all, I’m sure. In the market for a new pair of jeans? Hit GAP first. I’m sure you’ll look know further.

Cut Costs Cuties!
Gemma

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PFrankBrand: Paul Frank for Target
Products: Children’s clothing and accessories

Got Kids? Get thee to Target. Go ahead and roll your eyes. I understand. I’ve been on a Target kick lately and I can hear you all thinking, “Seriously, enough with Target Cutie”. I had every intention of branching out, really, I did. But, I can’t help it if my son needed a raincoat. It’s not my fault that Target makes really cute and inexpensive children’s clothing. I’m not to be blamed that Target has teamed with Paul Frank to make the most adorable line of baby clothes and accessories on the market. Julius the Monkey, how I love thee!

Paul Frank’s iconic Julius the Monkey is the star of the show adorning everything from itty bitty baby bikinis to car seats. In between you’ll find him smiling on hoodies, onesies, pajamas and tees. My son just loves Julius, and I just can’t resist scooping up a tee here and there (the six bucks I spend is soooo worth the squeal of delight I get when I pull out a new “monkey tee”). Swing by Target and indulge in a little Julius for the little ones in your life. You just can’t help but smile when you see that cheeky little monkey. Come to think of it, there is nothing cuter than a cheeky little monkey wearing a cheeky little monkey. Sadly, the raincoats are sold out online. :(

Cut Costs Cuties!
Gemma

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